Nigeria to forfeit Libya clash after being abandoned in airport for 16+ hoursNigeria to forfeit Libya clash after being abandoned in airport for 16+ hoursNigerian players have turned home, forfeiting an African Cup of Nations qualifying game against Libya scheduled for tomorrow after being left in an abandoned Libyan airport for over 16 hours ahead of their clash. 12+ hours in an abandoned airport in Lybia after our plane was diverted whilst descending. The Libyan Football Federation’s actions in this incident stain African football. These underhanded tactics undermine the integrity of African football and discourage talented players from participating in the continent’s premier competition. CAF and other governing bodies must work together to eradicate such practices and create a more conducive environment for the development of African football.

Source: Libya Today October 14, 2024 15:06 UTC